Marvel’s creators have crafted a vibrant universe filled with superheroes wielding incredible powers. However, not all abilities are advantageous. This article explores fifteen of the most bizarre and impractical characters from Marvel Comics, showcasing the quirky side of superhero powers.
#1 Knowing Which Way is North
In Spider-Man: Spider-Island, released in 2021, residents of New York City become infected with a virus giving them Spider-Man’s powers. However, the situation spirals out of control, transforming ordinary citizens into monstrous spiders. Fortunately, Mr. Fantastic steps in with a vaccine, but the aftermath leaves these New Yorkers with a rather useless ability: they always know which way is north. An impressive skill, perhaps, but certainly not one that strikes fear into the hearts of villains.
#2 Igniting and Getting Burned
Carol Campbell holds a lackluster power, resembling that of Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four: she can ignite herself at will. However, unlike her more famous counterpart, her body is not immune to fire’s heat. This unfortunate condition makes her hesitate to use her ability, fearing the painful consequences and causing her to stay out of the spotlight.
#3 Exploding and Dying
Bailey Hoskins, featured in X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever, embodies unfortunate luck. His sole power is to explode once, resulting in his death. Unlike more resilient mutants like Deadpool or Wolverine, he lacks any regenerative abilities. Essentially, he’s a human bomb who must avoid ever activating his power.
#4 Irradiating Everyone Unintentionally
Among the most tragic abilities in the Marvel universe is introduced in Ultimate X-Men #41: a young man discovers that during puberty, he exudes toxic radiation that consequently kills everyone around him. His ability leads him to isolation, retreating to a cave to escape the tragedy he inflicts. Ultimately, Wolverine is forced to confront the disturbing truth of the young mutant’s life, leading to a heartbreaking resolution.
#5 No One Remembers Him
Finally, we meet ForgetMeNot—a character with a frustratingly useless ability. Despite being a member of the X-Men for over six years, his curse is that he is forgotten by everyone the moment he leaves their sight. Even Professor X has to set hourly reminders just to recall he exists. Although ForgetMeNot has participated in numerous team adventures, the quest for recognition remains a distant dream, leading to deep despair for this overlooked hero.
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